Non critical facilities may receive low-interest loans for permanent repairs from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). They can contact the SBA by going to a Disaster Recovery Center, an SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center; or by calling 1-800-659-2955, or by going online to www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance . If they are declined for an SBA loan or the loan does not cover all eligible expenses, they may re-apply for a FEMA grant.

All private nonprofit agencies needing aid from FEMA and/or the SBA are encouraged to file a Request for Public Assistance, which is available through local county emergency managers. Agencies with questions are encouraged to call their local county emergency manager.

FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.